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UV-IR Science Prospects with TES Imaging Arrays

R. W. Romani, J. Burney, P. Brink, B. Cabrera, P. Castle, T. Kenny, E. Wang, B. Young, A. J. Miller, S. W. Nam

astro-pharXiv:astro-ph/0208070

Abstract

We are developing photon-counting cameras employing cryogenic arrays of energy-resolving TES (Transition Edge Sensor) pixels. These are being tested in ground-based instruments, but will have their greatest impact when employed on space platforms, where they can cover the 10micrometer-100nm range with high time- and moderate energy- resolution. Here we summarize briefly existing device performance, current directions in array camera development and anticipated capabilities.

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